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Driver-side air bag module

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WARNING:
  • The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
  1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  2. Connect the SST  (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G03645152Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the module facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap the wire through the wheel and around the bolt installation hole at least four times  .
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the module is facing up.
      Fig 2: Tying Driver-Side Air Bag Module To Wheel
      G03645153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Stack three tires on top of the tire with the air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.
    Fig 3: Stacking 3 Tires On Top
    G03645154Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tie all tires together with wire.
    Fig 4: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
    G03645155Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To SST (Deployment Tool)
    G03645156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect both SSTs  (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
  8. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs  (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  9. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
  10. 10. Press the activation switch on the SST  (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST  (Adapter harness), and after 3 s  , press the activation switch on the other SST  (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).
    WARNING:
    • Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step  10 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even through Step  10 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
    • The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
      Fig 6: Locating Activation Switch On SST
      G03645157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the SST  (Deployment tool) from the SST  (Adapter harness).
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